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Prayer times in Bedford
Looking for the prayer times in Bedford? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Bedford, Nova Scotia. Every figure is computed for 44.7255° N, 63.6673° W, which means the times match Bedford itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Bedford today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Bedford prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Bedford by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Bedford on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:34 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 35 min, against only 8 h 48 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:05 PM and 10:59 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:13 PM and 1:22 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bedford and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:58 AM | 7:18 AM | 1:22 PM | 4:45 PM | 7:27 PM | 8:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:34 AM | 5:29 AM | 1:16 PM | 5:25 PM | 9:04 PM | 10:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:42 AM | 7:03 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:20 AM | 7:49 AM | 12:13 PM | 2:19 PM | 4:37 PM | 6:05 PM |
Bedford is in a different time zone from the capital Ottawa: local time here is UTC−4, UTC−3 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Bedford is called roughly 12 minutes later than in Ottawa, but the real solar difference comes from the 947 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Bedford and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Bedford: 65.5° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 9,352 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Bedford remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Bedford
For those fasting in Bedford, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:33 PM and imsak at 5:53 AM on the first day, 11 h 30 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:13 PM for a fast of 12 h 54 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Canada.
Bedford on the map
Bedford lies at 44.7255° N, 63.6673° W, in Nova Scotia, in Canada. The nearest administrative centre is Halifax, 12 km away. Nearby places include Lower Sackville (6 km), Dartmouth (9 km), and Halifax (12 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bedford
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Nova Scotia, Canada
- Population
- 21,474
- Coordinates
- 44.72552, -63.66732
- Time zone
- UTC−4, UTC−3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 65.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,352 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bedford
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bedford takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:22 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:25 PM for the majority, 6:39 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Bedford (UTC−4, UTC−3 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Bedford
- Lower Sackville6 km · north
- Dartmouth9 km · south-east
- Halifax12 km · south-east
- New Glasgow124 km · north-east
- Dieppe170 km · north-west
- Riverview173 km · north-west
- Charlottetown173 km · north
- Moncton176 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bedford
What is the Qibla direction in Bedford?
The Qibla in Bedford is 65.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,352 km away.
How long is the fast in Bedford during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 30 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Bedford differ from Ottawa?
Yes. Bedford is 947 km from Ottawa, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Bedford is called roughly 12 minutes later than in Ottawa.
Which calculation method is used for Bedford?
We use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method: Fajr at 15° and Isha when the sun is 15° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Fajr in Bedford?
Fajr in Bedford changes with the seasons: about 3:34 AM on 21 June and about 6:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.